Lake View Kiosk food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
Lake View Kiosk holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 February 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lake View Kiosk Gardners Drive, Liverpool, L6 7UR
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Lake View Kiosk sits behind roughly 2,273 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ← Lake View Kiosk | |
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Lake View Kiosk none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lake View Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Akshaya - The Picture Drome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Ali's Supermarket/Go Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Allied Pharmacy Old Swan Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| A A News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2020 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Lake View Kiosk
What is Lake View Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
Lake View Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 18 February 2019.
Is Lake View Kiosk safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lake View Kiosk last inspected?
Lake View Kiosk was last inspected on 18 February 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lake View Kiosk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lake View Kiosk compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Lake View Kiosk holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Lake View Kiosk and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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